Took her to the 1/8 mile strip...

Jason · 04-11-2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jtown82

and if your spinning off the line your trap will sometimes increase but you obviously will get a slower time. i cant really tell you or explain all the physics behind it but it happens often.

No, that makes sense. I knew it had to be something as simple as that, it just wasn't comin' to me. 'Appreciate the info!

I won't dismiss the time/trap because I think, given perfect conditions, it might be possible. That run felt pretty damn close to perfect, especially in comparison to the others. I caught traction right away and shifted perfectly (fast fingers, TWSS). You guys have more experience than I do on the subject though so I'll just take the ET with a grain of salt.

Z eliminator · 04-12-2010, 09:04 AM

My base line was 260.5 with a hot moter and 265 when the engine cooled down.
My 305 35 18 drag radials should be here this coming friday.
I took my 370 out for a little practice on the service roads and i can tell you that at 35 psig the tires just spin in 1st gear and slips through 2nd.
The car is a living terror.
When i ran the 12.8009 my preasure was 27 psig ( cold tires).
im hoping to run in the 12.5's or lower when i get the drag radials now that i have 320.1 rwhp (standard hp) or 310.1 SAE rwhp.

jtown82 · 04-12-2010, 09:30 PM

will be interesting to see Znator what imma call you from now on heh. does the 370z have TQ management in the ECU? i know my 2001 trans am did and i never had it reduced and it was cutting my power when i was launching with my E.T streets because of the grip i was getting off the line. not sure if the Z's have that or not? also dont forget to air up your front tires higher. less rolling resistance.

03threefiftyz · 04-13-2010, 03:48 PM

No offense, but either the timing equipment was malfunctioning or you lined up with your rear tires. Not possible with IRS, relative low hp, and worn street tires to pull 1.6.

Jason · 04-13-2010, 04:49 PM

And I don't mean to offend or suggest you have a reading disability but the possibility of a timer malfunction has already been discussed.

In response to your second comment, I actually got a 30' head start and asked a track employee to place their hand by the starting sensor.

03threefiftyz · 04-13-2010, 05:01 PM

I've seen it half a dozen times were someone lined up with their rear wheels.....It's actually only about a 10' by the way.

Edit...it should also be a red flag that your other passes were 1.9-2.0...Its not my intent to "hate" but you didn't pull a 1.6.

m4a1mustang · 04-13-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz

I've seen it half a dozen times were someone lined up with their rear wheels.....It's actually only about a 10' by the way.

I don't really know how the track crew would let that fly, but anything's possible (not saying the OP lined up this way).

03threefiftyz · 04-13-2010, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I don't really know how the track crew would let that fly, but anything's possible (not saying the OP lined up this way).

Well, I do go far more often than most....at least twice a month, but it happens. Usually when the starter has his head turned and one car stages while the other is still doing burnout, etc. It's rare, but happens.

Jason · 04-13-2010, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz

I've seen it half a dozen times were someone lined up with their rear wheels.....It's actually only about a 10' by the way.

Edit...it should also be a red flag that your other passes were 1.9-2.0...Its not my intent to "hate" but you didn't pull a 1.6.

I never claimed to have pulled a 1.6. If you read the thread, I've been open to all possibilities.

I didn't line up with my rear wheels... I was racing my friend. I think I would have noticed my car ahead of my buddy's to my right. I know it's not 30' - that was a separate sarcastic remark on my part. I thought you were trying to be a smart-***.

jtown82 · 04-13-2010, 09:32 PM

i doubt he was lined up on his rear tires. most liekly just a timing issue. anyhow let the thread die now :P jason post again when you have went back with some new slips.

Jason · 04-14-2010, 01:20 AM

Agreed. I'm making a headrest mount so I hope to have a little video action as well.

jtown82 · 04-14-2010, 02:18 AM

cool. im going to try and get down to my local track in next couple weeks. and though some might think im crazy. im willing to bet i will muster a very very low 13. the DA has steadily been around -300 at red river at night. cool temps low altitude and low humidity= very good times ^^.

3rdDanZ · 10-30-2014, 11:46 PM

Yeah he did, here is mine: 8.28 s @ 85.88 mph & 12.74 s @ 109 mph on all-season summer radial tires. Here is my slip & video of his same ET. Remember, mine is the auto, base, lighter, faster 18" wheels, & my car is faster than all of yours under normal conditions by the extra mph & tick. I can confirm his 1/8th & 1/4 ET & vogue for his times, if he says they are true.

The auto grips the rears different & are godly; plus, I was the first on the prepped track, just watch & listen to the video...and that was vs. an SS with exhuast, ect.

Little River Dragway, Texas USA
10-31-2014 on Halloween
69' F Outside

K&N drop-in's only
Achilles Sport2 summer radials

3rdDanZ · 11-01-2014, 05:17 PM

I did too, check the bottom of the page "with" video. Only K&N drop in's on street tires.

04-12-2010, 09:04 AM	#32 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,659 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 19	My base line was 260.5 with a hot moter and 265 when the engine cooled down. My 305 35 18 drag radials should be here this coming friday. I took my 370 out for a little practice on the service roads and i can tell you that at 35 psig the tires just spin in 1st gear and slips through 2nd. The car is a living terror. When i ran the 12.8009 my preasure was 27 psig ( cold tires). im hoping to run in the 12.5's or lower when i get the drag radials now that i have 320.1 rwhp (standard hp) or 310.1 SAE rwhp. __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

04-13-2010, 05:01 PM	#36 (permalink)
03threefiftyz Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MD Posts: 536 Drives: 03 350z 6mt Rep Power: 16	I've seen it half a dozen times were someone lined up with their rear wheels.....It's actually only about a 10' by the way. Edit...it should also be a red flag that your other passes were 1.9-2.0...Its not my intent to "hate" but you didn't pull a 1.6. Last edited by 03threefiftyz; 04-13-2010 at 05:04 PM.

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04-12-2010, 09:30 PM	#33 (permalink)
jtown82 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: southern Arkansas Posts: 158 Drives: 09 chicane yellow Z Rep Power: 15	will be interesting to see Znator what imma call you from now on heh. does the 370z have TQ management in the ECU? i know my 2001 trans am did and i never had it reduced and it was cutting my power when i was launching with my E.T streets because of the grip i was getting off the line. not sure if the Z's have that or not? also dont forget to air up your front tires higher. less rolling resistance.

04-13-2010, 03:48 PM	#34 (permalink)
03threefiftyz Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MD Posts: 536 Drives: 03 350z 6mt Rep Power: 16	No offense, but either the timing equipment was malfunctioning or you lined up with your rear tires. Not possible with IRS, relative low hp, and worn street tires to pull 1.6.

04-13-2010, 04:49 PM	#35 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	And I don't mean to offend or suggest you have a reading disability but the possibility of a timer malfunction has already been discussed. In response to your second comment, I actually got a 30' head start and asked a track employee to place their hand by the starting sensor.

04-13-2010, 09:32 PM	#40 (permalink)
jtown82 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: southern Arkansas Posts: 158 Drives: 09 chicane yellow Z Rep Power: 15	i doubt he was lined up on his rear tires. most liekly just a timing issue. anyhow let the thread die now :P jason post again when you have went back with some new slips.

04-14-2010, 01:20 AM	#41 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	Agreed. I'm making a headrest mount so I hope to have a little video action as well.

04-14-2010, 02:18 AM	#42 (permalink)
jtown82 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: southern Arkansas Posts: 158 Drives: 09 chicane yellow Z Rep Power: 15	cool. im going to try and get down to my local track in next couple weeks. and though some might think im crazy. im willing to bet i will muster a very very low 13. the DA has steadily been around -300 at red river at night. cool temps low altitude and low humidity= very good times ^^.

11-01-2014, 05:17 PM	#44 (permalink)
3rdDanZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 42 Drives: 370Z Coupe base auto Rep Power: 11	I did too, check the bottom of the page "with" video. Only K&N drop in's on street tires.